Allahabad HC exposes 16 lakh criminal cases stuck in UP courts amid staff shortages
An Allahabad High Court judgment has exposed a severe backlog of 16 lakh criminal cases stuck at the charge stage across Uttar Pradesh courts. The ruling highlighted widespread non-compliance by trial courts and administrative failings within the state judiciary.
The judgment cited staff shortages and governance issues as key factors contributing to the case pile-up. It pointed to what it described as 'chief justice-centric' administration and inadequate judicial infrastructure across the state.
The court's findings underscore systemic challenges in UP's criminal justice system and the need for urgent remedial measures to clear pending cases and improve trial court functioning.
